“my soul can reach” is what figure of speech

As soon as hitler took over, he began persecuting jews. what does persecuting mean in this context

11. why is it important to use positive language in business messages?

"edna, dear, are you not coming in soon? " he asked again, this time fondly, with a note of entreaty. "no, i am going to stay out here." "this is more than folly," he blurted out. "i can't permit you to stay out there all night. you must come in the house instantly." which best explains how chopin's use of language represents her style?